Jordan Henderson’s Brentford Premier League return is official.
As reported by David Ornstein, the former Liverpool and Ajax midfielder has signed a two-year deal until 2027, following a mutual contract termination in Amsterdam. The 35-year-old becomes the cornerstone of a new era at Brentford, arriving at a club undergoing a massive summer transformation.
“Henderson’s arrival will plug the leadership void that Norgaard and Mee left behind.” — Jay Harris, The Athletic
Brentford’s Summer Reset in Full Swing
Henderson’s arrival comes amid seismic change at Brentford:
- Christian Norgaard has joined Arsenal
- Thomas Frank has left to manage Tottenham
- Mark Flekken signed for Bayer Leverkusen
- Bryan Mbeumo is pushing for a move to Manchester United
New head coach Keith Andrews is tasked with leading the rebuild. Henderson is expected to anchor the midfield, shield the back line, and act as mentor to emerging talent Yunus Emre Konak
Leadership and Legacy
Henderson arrives with a trophy cabinet few in the league can rival:
- Premier League (2019–20)
- Champions League (2018–19)
- FA Cup + League Cup
- Club World Cup
- 84 England caps
He made nearly 500 appearances for Liverpool, where he captained one of the most successful sides of the modern era.
Jordan Henderson – Career Stats Summary
| Competition | Apps | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Premier League | 431 | 33 | 42 |
| Champions League | 65 | 2 | 6 |
| International (England) | 84 | 3 | 9 |
| Eredivisie (Ajax) | 10 | 0 | 1 |
Analyst Verdict
This is exactly the kind of bold, veteran signing Brentford needed.
Henderson doesn’t just fill the Norgaard gap — he lifts the dressing room. He brings tactical intelligence, positional discipline and an elite mentality. For younger players like Konak and Janelt, he’s the perfect mentor.
With Kelleher, Carvalho and van den Berg also at the club, Brentford now has a mini-Anfield core — and that’s no bad thing when you're trying to steady a ship during a major transition.
Key Insights
- Jordan Henderson Brentford Premier League return confirmed
- Signs two-year deal after Ajax exit
- Replaces leadership void after Norgaard & Mee departures
- Will anchor midfield under new coach Keith Andrews
- Reunites with ex-Liverpool trio at Gtech Community Stadium
What’s Next?
Henderson will join pre-season immediately and is expected to start Brentford’s opening match of the 2025/26 season. His impact will be felt both on and off the pitch — but can he help guide this squad to safety or even a surprise top-half push?
Can Henderson help Brentford stay in the Premier League — or push for Europe again?
1 Comment (last comment by Adem)
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By Adem 11 Jul 2025 09:54
weird transfer! What about Emre who could take over that 6 position.
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